Penn State University
Solutions Architect Intern
Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking energetic, highly motivated, and technically sound Solution Architect Interns to join our Cloud Technology Advancement Department team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. We are seeking broad thinkers with the experience to drive highly technical and strategic discussions that support Cloud Technology Advancement and Technology Adoption research for the DoD, 4th estate, and IC communities.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
An in progress Bachelor's degree or advanced level degree in technology, engineering or Science disciplines required.
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.
You will:
Assist in editing and creating supporting documentation related to Solutions Architect development activitiesAssist with research and documentation of outcomes of the OEM and Vendor interactions with the solutions architecture teamSupport research and visual mapRequired experience areas include:
Direct experience in solutions / enterprise architecture approaches (e.g. Systems Design, Cyber Security, Systems Thinking, Agile Management)Broad knowledge of cloud technologies and solutions, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and the ability to leverage that knowledge in technical implementation projectAbility to dynamically prioritize tasks and represent successful completion of work in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Azure)Highly motivated and internally motivated agile team memberExcellent interpersonal skills under pressureOrganized with attention to detail and accuracyWillingness to obtain minimum DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT II Baseline Certification (e.g. Security+ce, GSEC, SSCP)Willingness to obtain DoD 8570 IAT II 'Computing Environment' training or certification (Azure, AWS, Red Hat 8.x, Dell OS10, PAN-OS, Rancher, GitLab, Puppet etc.)Preferred experience areas include:
A strong understanding of security concepts, best practices and how to apply them, such as Secure Shell, public key encryption, access credentials, certificates, TLS, and data encryption to include Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security policies/processesSkilled in Cloud Native Platform management e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, and micro services architectureExperienced in Legacy Platform management e.g. WSUS, YUM, SCCMManaging solution success, source code, dependencies, and artifacts with and agile lifecycle management tool (e.g. Atlassian, Gitlab)Direct Software Development experience in Python, Java, CCloud networking deployment (e.g. Software defined networking, Ingress, Egress, Service Meshes)Solution & Systems architecture design, discovery, and validationUS Military Veterans & US Military ReservistsWillingness to obtain an active DoD TS/SCI clearanceWillingness to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT III or IASAE II Baseline (CISSP / CASP) and Computing Cloud Related Environment certification (Azure, AWS, CNCF, Rancher, VMware)
This is a paid internship that requires onsite support in a classified environment located in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided. Travel to sponsor locations may be required.
You will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking energetic, highly motivated, and technically sound Solution Architect Interns to join our Cloud Technology Advancement Department team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. We are seeking broad thinkers with the experience to drive highly technical and strategic discussions that support Cloud Technology Advancement and Technology Adoption research for the DoD, 4th estate, and IC communities.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
An in progress Bachelor's degree or advanced level degree in technology, engineering or Science disciplines required.
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.
You will:
Assist in editing and creating supporting documentation related to Solutions Architect development activitiesAssist with research and documentation of outcomes of the OEM and Vendor interactions with the solutions architecture teamSupport research and visual mapRequired experience areas include:
Direct experience in solutions / enterprise architecture approaches (e.g. Systems Design, Cyber Security, Systems Thinking, Agile Management)Broad knowledge of cloud technologies and solutions, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and the ability to leverage that knowledge in technical implementation projectAbility to dynamically prioritize tasks and represent successful completion of work in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Azure)Highly motivated and internally motivated agile team memberExcellent interpersonal skills under pressureOrganized with attention to detail and accuracyWillingness to obtain minimum DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT II Baseline Certification (e.g. Security+ce, GSEC, SSCP)Willingness to obtain DoD 8570 IAT II 'Computing Environment' training or certification (Azure, AWS, Red Hat 8.x, Dell OS10, PAN-OS, Rancher, GitLab, Puppet etc.)Preferred experience areas include:
A strong understanding of security concepts, best practices and how to apply them, such as Secure Shell, public key encryption, access credentials, certificates, TLS, and data encryption to include Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security policies/processesSkilled in Cloud Native Platform management e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, and micro services architectureExperienced in Legacy Platform management e.g. WSUS, YUM, SCCMManaging solution success, source code, dependencies, and artifacts with and agile lifecycle management tool (e.g. Atlassian, Gitlab)Direct Software Development experience in Python, Java, CCloud networking deployment (e.g. Software defined networking, Ingress, Egress, Service Meshes)Solution & Systems architecture design, discovery, and validationUS Military Veterans & US Military ReservistsWillingness to obtain an active DoD TS/SCI clearanceWillingness to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT III or IASAE II Baseline (CISSP / CASP) and Computing Cloud Related Environment certification (Azure, AWS, CNCF, Rancher, VMware)
This is a paid internship that requires onsite support in a classified environment located in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided. Travel to sponsor locations may be required.
You will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA